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Job Description:This position is an On-Call (as needed) position. The On-Call Cook reports to the Chef. The Cook is responsible for planning, cooking, and providing nutritionally balanced meals three times daily for West Haven program residents and on occasion guests; ensuring kitchen cleanlinessand compliance with all food safety, food handling, and food storage regulation and health regulations.Baseline Requirements:* The employee adheres to established policies and procedures and has no more than a counseling notice in a 12-month period.* Attends all mandatory in-services (CPR rectification, fire/safety, infection control, right to know, body mechanics, radiation safety & electrical safety).* Attends 85% of staff meeting and/or documents 100% review of minutes.* Adheres to professional image guidelines and has no more than a counseling notice in a 12-month period.* Maintains yearly TB screening and biannual physical.Responsibilities:* Must be efficient, quick, and work well as part of a team.* Menu planning, ensuring high quality nutritional value and taste, and ability to accommodate a variety of food options, based on resident medical needs and/or cultural preferences.* Provide healthy, low to no sugar/fat snacks daily.* Have knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures, nutrition, slicing and dicing methods for various kinds of meats and vegetables, and basic cooking methods, such as baking, broiling, and grilling.* Thorough understanding of clean kitchen and work area* Instruct residents and staff on kitchen and food safety, and how to prepare meals, by following all safety guidelines, as needed.* Provide nutrition education to residents, as needed.* Instruct residents and staff on how to wash hands, wash, rinse, and sterilize dishes and dish washing area.* Welcome patrons gladly and courteously* Clean tables, chairs and floors in the dining area after every meal* Maintain appropriate temperatures for both hot and cold foods* Record all food temperature readings on refrigerator and freezer temp. logs.* Maintain cafeteria counter in a spotless, tidy and orderly manner* Conduct silverware count and record knife count daily.* Keep freezers, refrigerator, and supply closet cleaned, as per appropriate regulations.* Provide an avenue of emotional support for residents, as needed.* Other duties as assigned by Chef and/or Program DirectorSkills:* Ability to operate all kitchen equipment* Ability to prepare, cook and serve three meals daily for up to 16 to 50 adults.* Understanding of, certification in and ability to comply with all food safety, food handling and food storage procedures and regulations.* Ability to interact with staff, public, clients and their families in highly professional manner.* Good judgment and problem solving skills.* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.* Highly organized.* Excellent time management, punctuality and reliability required.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.* Emotional stability and personal adjustment to act as a role-model for residents.* Able to lift up to a minimum of 50 pounds, in order to move food and supplies from storage to kitchen.Experience:* Prior food service preparation experience required.* Prior experience providing food service in a clinical setting preferred.* Prior experience with menu planning preferred.Education Requirement:* S. Diploma or GED.* Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License preferred.* Must work towards becoming SAFE SERVE certified* Culinary school degree preferred.Physical Requirements:* Capable of lifting at least 50 lbs.* Position requires frequent walking, lifting, and working with hot and cold temperatures.PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.